Business Development Manager - Calibration Services; Kansas Region Territory

Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven professional responsible for revenue generation and market expansion for our Calibration business. The primary territory will be the Kansas City, MO region with additional responsibility in the surrounding area. You will be responsible for driving sales growth by expanding contacts with each assigned customer and selling the core offerings, developing and managing long-term client relationships, and delivering innovative solutions across critical industries including aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals, health and life sciences, food and beverage, defense, power generation, chemicals, construction, and pulp & paper.

Responsibilities:
• Identify sales leads and collect pertinent information from clients with responsibility for achieving designated growth targets
• Proactively engage in outside selling activities with roughly 150 –200 customer locations, expanding relationships within these accounts.
• Inform clients about ATS services and provide demonstrations
• Cultivate relationships with existing clients to secure their future business
• Utilize customer service and negotiation skills to close deals
• Use CRM software and update database regularly
• Support industry and Company related events and activities, including but not limited to retailer events/demos, trade shows, training schools, and regional training center activities.
• Develop mutually beneficial, respectful, and effective relationships with peers to ensure seamless coordination between departments, maximize synergy, and maintain a shared vision, strategy, and focus.

Required

Experience and Skills:

3-5 years of proven experience in proactive outside selling, preferably with experience in calibration, technical sales, or related industries, with a strong track record of achieving results

Conduct at least 60% of time in the field engaging with the customers and locations in assigned territory

Bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or trade certificates preferred, or equivalent work experience in professional selling in industrial or technical environments

Demonstrated expertise in technical or industrial sales, preferably within critical industries

Strong understanding of technical services and their applications, with the ability to convey complex solutions clearly

Familiarity with quality, safety, or reliability processes and regulations within relevant industries.

Market knowledge of local and geographic dynamics affecting customer needs and buying behaviors

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Able and willing to work necessary hours to meet all project deadlines

Additional requirements:

Ability to travel up to 50%
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Work Conditions:

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